Let It Be

Who it's for

Paul McCartney wrote it after dreaming his late mother came to comfort him during the Beatles' tense final period.

Feelings it meets

• Uncertainty
• Grief
• Stress

What it is

"Let It Be" is a song by the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney, released as a single in March 1970 and as the title track of the album Let It Be. McCartney said the idea came from a dream in which his mother, Mary, who died in 1956, comforted and reassured him. It was recorded in January 1969 during the Get Back sessions.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”